Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report showing that militia groups on Facebook are playing a key role in spreading misinformation about Covid vaccines. This dangerous content proliferates despite Facebook’s promises to crack down on both militia groups and vaccine misinformation on the platform.
Today, the Tech Transparency Project is launching a new tracking tool designed to be a resource for journalists and citizens concerned about the growing–and often hidden–influence of Big Tech.
Today, Fast Company announced its 12th annual list of the Most Creative People in Business, honoring an influential and diverse group of leaders who, through innovative thinking and bold action, have made an impact in their industries and beyond. Campaign for Accountability is thrilled to share that Tech Transparency Project director Katie Paul was among those selected for this celebrated recognition.
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report showing that Facebook is allowing the spread of false claims about Arizona’s 2020 election “audit” and copycat efforts in other states.
“This targeting update is one of many necessary to protect young Facebook users, but it’s just a half-measure. The question remains as to how and why inappropriate ad content makes it through the ad approval process in the first place.”
Today, Campaign for Accountability asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the proposed Special Purpose Acquisition Company transaction between DeepGreen Metals Inc. and Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp., alleging required disclosures are inadequate.
Today, Campaign for Accountability filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission requesting it investigate whether the National Rifle Association violated federal election laws during the 2018 and 2020 elections.
Today, the Tech Transparency Project, released a report showing that Facebook, Google, and other Big Tech companies are quietly using a hand-picked group of small businesses to amplify their anti-regulatory messages.
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report revealing the ongoing presence of human smuggling activity on Facebook that is contributing to the increase in crossings at the U.S. southern border—and potentially putting lives in danger.
Today, Campaign for Accountability filed a complaint with the IRS today calling on the agency to investigate possible tax code violations by the non-profit Renew American Prosperity (RAP) for insider dealing with an affiliated for-profit company, the public relations firm Tigercomm, LLC.